Melike Emeksiz Yavaş

Marriage & Family Therapist | Relationship & Parenting Support

Melike Emeksiz Yavaş, LMFT-A, is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. She holds a Sociology degree from UCLA and specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and solution-focused, empowering clients to build resilience and create meaningful change.

Specialties:

✔ Premarital & Couples Therapy – Helping partners strengthen relationships, improve communication, and foster deeper connection.
✔ Parenting Support & Play Therapy – Providing tools to navigate parenthood while supporting children’s emotional development.
✔ Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions – Assisting clients in finding balance and resilience through life’s ups and downs.
✔ Grief, Trauma & Self-Esteem Issues – Supporting emotional healing and personal growth.
✔ Support for Immigrant Families & Moms – Offering culturally sensitive guidance on identity, adaptation, and motherhood.

Melike is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges, celebrate progress, and move forward with confidence. Through compassionate and evidence-based therapy, she helps individuals and families cultivate emotional well-being, improve relationships, and navigate personal growth.